Yes, And: Conversation, Collaboration, Innovation
Description :
Employees at all levels collaborate 50% more than 20 years ago – more than ever, know
collaborating effectively is a competitive advantage in the labor market. Moreover, the
most effective teams have one factor in common: psychological safety (Project
Aristotle – Google). Create a conducive environment for effective collaboration and
psychological well-being of the team is proven to be a profitable investment in innovation
and performance.
The “Yes, And: Conversation, Collaboration, Innovation” workshop provides a practical and
an opportunity to apply tools for collaboration, innovation and conversations
productive and positive, which can be used directly with your team.
Duration: 2 half-days
Targeted audience :
- Teams
- Team leaders/leaders
- Prerequisites: None
Learning objectives:
Become aware of behaviors that stifle collaboration and creativity, and know how to apply the “Yes, And” to promote psychological safety and creative thinking.
Practice “Yes, And” in the context of conversations to foster productive listening and positive, inclusive conversations.
Apply the collaborative brainstorming methodology leading to innovative and inclusive solutions.
Use the principles of applied improvisation to solve problems creatively and bring out the innovative genius of your team.
Contents :
Session 1
Goals:
Become aware of behaviors that stifle collaboration and creativity, and know how to apply the “Yes, And” to promote psychological safety and creative team thinking.
Practice “Yes, And” in the context of conversations to foster productive listening and positive, inclusive conversations.
Today's work world is filled with stresses, changes and fluctuations – a rigid mentality only adds stress to the mix.
Participants will have the opportunity to experiment and practice with the concept of "Yes, And", a tool for creation, adaptation and collaboration used in the world of theatrical improvisation and innovative leadership around the world .
The strategies applied can be used directly in your conversations following the session.
Session 2
Goals :
- Apply the collaborative brainstorming methodology leading to innovative and inclusive solutions.
- Use the principles of applied improvisation to solve problems creatively and bring out the innovative genius of your team.
The “Yes, And” is conducive to creating an environment where the whole team is comfortable contributing. Participants will leave this session with practical inclusive problem solving tools to generate and move forward with innovative ideas.
Methodology :
We use acting techniques, positive psychology and improvisational principles to make every event memorable with lasting benefits for you and your team.
Research shows that play creates an optimal environment for:
- innovation and creative thinking
- strategic thinking and decision making
- collaboration and performance
- learning and building skills
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